Description
A comforting and flavorful fideo pasta dish simmered with tender beef and hearty potatoes, seasoned to perfection. This recipe is a crowd-pleaser and perfect for a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup fideo pasta
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add the olive oil to the pot, then add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, beef broth, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Add the fideo pasta and diced potatoes to the pot. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and the potatoes are cooked through, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a diced jalapeño along with the onion.
- You can substitute chicken broth for beef broth if preferred.
- If you don’t have fideo, you can break spaghetti or vermicelli into small pieces to use instead.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired